SD3D100 - Child and Family Mental Health 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD3D100 | ||
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| Module Title: | Child and Family Mental Health | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education, Early Years and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Alun Prosser | ||
| Module Team: | Lise Jacobsen | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
Examine what constitutes good mental health in children, young people and within the wider family unit and the factors that are important in maintaining this.
Assess the risks to positive mental health, exploring the social, psychological, and biological factors that determine the level of mental health in children, young people and their families.
Investigate and reflect on the interventions available to support children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Develop an appropriate clinical understanding around the development of mental health difficulties and their impact on children and young people in a family context.
Acknowledge the importance of a person-centred approach in recognising the inequality and injustice around the development of poor mental health.
Apply a practical application of skills and knowledge to raise awareness of poor mental health among children, young people, and their families and the appropriate support and intervention required.
Content Summary
Definitions of good mental health across the lifespan of children, young people and their families
Definitions and prevalence of common mental health conditions
Possible causation of common mental health difficulties and conditions; the concept of cumulative risk and the consideration of resilience factors in mitigating the above.
Trauma informed approaches in identifying poor mental health.
Flipping the narrative – changing the focus from ‘what’s wrong with you’ to ‘what’s happened to you’. For instance, recognising the cyclical links between mental health and poverty, and the impact that has on the whole family unit.
Strategies for promoting good mental health well-being in children, young people and their families across a range of settings.
Contemporary factors that impact on the development of positive mental health among children, young people and their families
Organisation of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Wales and England and the significance of interprofessional working.
Collaborative working practices with local projects and services that are addressing the challenges of mental health support for children, young people and their families
Current relevant legislation, policy and guidelines
Comparative and cultural perspectives on child, adolescent, and adult mental health
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 158 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate and analyse concepts relating to mental health in children, young people, and their families within a given context. |
| LO2 | Reflect critically on the causes and risk factors which may contribute to the emergence of poor mental health and the nature of responses, interactions and interventions that are available to address this. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Observation (Synchronous) 1 | Practical application of an appropriate activity to promote and support positive wellbeing within a family context. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | How might we understand and conceptualise good mental health in relation to children, young people, and their families; what are the factors that are important in maintaining this across the lifespan. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Observation (Synchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |